Teacher - Secondary - Latin Language

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates secondary Latin/world language instruction based on Virginia Department of Education foreign language standards, the ACTFL framework, and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Integrates classroom content into daily lesson plans and helps students develop the knowledge and skills to become mature, capable, and responsible citizens. Engages students with literature, history, and culture related to the target language. Teaches speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as well as literature and culture, using the target language at least 90% of the time, with an emphasis on interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational proficiency. Integrates technology where appropriate. The position plans, teaches, and assesses district world language curriculum; monitors student learning and adapts instruction to meet individual and group needs; maintains classroom order under division guidelines; and supervises students during non-classroom periods and activities. The teacher collaborates with faculty, communicates regularly with parents, complies with applicable laws and district policies, and works to improve professional competence. The role also includes planning and delivering language-specific district events, participating in professional development and curriculum design, and promoting authentic student experiences through school partnerships abroad. Other duties may be assigned. Work is performed in a public school with a moderate noise level. The position operates a computer, LCD equipment, and a copy machine, and has regular contact with teachers, classroom staff, building administrators, and parents. The employee performs most functions independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Eligibility for a Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license.
Specific world language endorsement.
Working knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Working knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Successful completion of FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/testing.

Responsibilities

Plan, teach, and assess world language curriculum content for students.
Use district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities, including project-based learning activities.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adapt instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Deliver instruction in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as well as target-language literature and culture, using the target language at least 90% of the time.
Develop student proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational language modes.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division student behavior management guidelines.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with faculty to plan and deliver instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local school policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Plan and deliver language-specific district events throughout the school year.
Participate in district professional development and curriculum design.
Promote authentic student experiences through school partnerships abroad.
Perform other duties as assigned.